Saguni(2012)
Saguni is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language political satire film directed by Shankar Dayal and produced by S. R. Prabhu. The film stars Karthi as Kamalakannan, a farmer who becomes a political strategist, and Pranitha Subhash as Sridevi. The supporting cast includes Santhanam, Prakash Raj, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Radhika Sarathkumar, and Nassar. The story follows Kamal as he travels to Chennai to save his ancestral property from a railway project, only to discover a web of political corruption involving a ruthless minister. The film blends comedy, romance, and sharp social commentary. It received mixed reviews, with critics noting Karthi's energetic performance but criticizing the uneven screenplay. The soundtrack was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar. Saguni was released on 22 June 2012 and had an average box office performance.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 22 June 2012
- Director
- Shankar Dayal
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 5.1/10
Storyline
A kind farmer named Kamal travels to Chennai to stop a railway project that will destroy his family's ancestral land. He discovers that a powerful minister is behind the project and has used dirty tricks to become Chief Minister. Kamal decides to fight back by becoming a cunning political strategist. He uses his intelligence to expose the minister's crimes and save his home.
“The farmer who outsmarted the system.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Saguni
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Prakash Raj (41 films together), Prakash Raj & Kota Srinivasa Rao (24 films together), Nassar & Kota Srinivasa Rao (21 films together), Santhanam & Nassar (18 films together), Santhanam & Prakash Raj (18 films together), and Nassar & G. V. Prakash Kumar (15 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Saguni' refers to the cunning character Shakuni from the Indian epic Mahabharata, hinting at the protagonist's strategic mind.
- Actor Karthi reportedly performed many of his own stunts, including a sequence involving a moving train.
- The movie was shot in various locations across Tamil Nadu, including Chennai and Madurai, to capture authentic political backdrops.
- Composer G. V. Prakash Kumar's soundtrack included a song, 'Kannazhaga', that became a chartbuster despite the film's mixed reception.
- The film's climax, involving a large public gathering, required coordination with hundreds of local extras for several days.
- It was one of the early major film roles for actress Pranitha, who was primarily known for her work in Kannada cinema at the time.
- Director Shankar Dayal drew inspiration from real-life political strategies and satirical commentary prevalent in Tamil Nadu.